“Photography is an art of observation – it’s about creating something extraordinary out of the ordinary. You choose a frame and then wait until the right time for something magical to come along and fill it.” – Elliott Erwitt

Photographer Elliott Erwitt was recently commissioned by luxury single malt brand, The Macallan, to capture the spirit of Scotland in the “Great Scottish Adventure.” Elliott, who’s known for his shrewd observational skill and subtle humorous style, came back with 158 fantastic new images, some of which you can see right here. As The Macallan states, “Shot against dramatically different backdrops in the Highlands and Islands, Glasgow and Edinburgh, Elliott captures the beauty of the perfect moment. His collection showcases the traditions and eccentricities of the Scottish people, as well as, his most loved subjects – dogs.”

Even more interesting is that he shared some great street photography tips about the art of observation and on being out in the field. Here are 12 of our favorite tips interspersed within his unique photos of Scotland. Enjoy.

1. La fotografía es un arte de observación // Photography is an art of observation
Es sobre encontrar algo interesante en lugares corrientes. He descubierto que tiene poco que ver con lo que ves, sino con la forma en que lo ves. // It’s about finding something interesting in an ordinary place. I’ve found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them.

4. Lleva una cámara contigo todo el tiempo // Carry a camera with you at all times
Llega al punto de tener una cámara contigo dondequiera que vayas y simplemente dispara a lo que te interesa. Tienes que ser espontáneo y aprovechar el momento cuando se presenta. // Make a point of having a camera with you wherever you go and just shoot at what interests you. You’ve got to be spontaneous and seize the moment when it presents itself.

5. Captura la emoción // Capture the emotion
Las mejores fotos son a menudo los que son bastante sugerentes. Capturan la emoción de un momento particular, y participan y provocan una respuesta emocional de la persona que busca en ellas que construyan su propia interpretación de la situación. // The best pictures are often ones that are quite evocative. They capture the emotion of a particular moment, and engage and elicit an emotional response from the person looking at them so that they build their own interpretation of the situation.

7. Se curioso // Be curious
Uno de los principales ingredientes de la fotografía es la curiosidad. Si eres suficientemente curioso te levantas por la mañana y sales a tomar fotos, estarás yendo a conseguir resultados más interesantes que si te quedas en casa. // One of the main ingredients for photography is curiosity. If you’re curious enough and you get up in the morning and go out and take pictures, you’re going to get more interesting results than if you stay at home.

8. Cuenta la distancia // Go the distance
Puedes hacer dos tomas completamente diferentes de la misma cosas, solo variando la distancia a la cual la fotografías. // You can take two completely different shots of the same thing, just by varying the distance at which you shoot at.

10. Trabaja en ver // Work on seeing
Se consciente de lo que te rodea. Si no tienes una cámara contigo, simula que eres una cámara y parpadea tu ojo en el momento exacto. Esto te enseñará a observar. Te ayudará a empezar a anticiparte a los movimientos de tus sujetos y aprenderás cuando presionar el disparador. // Be aware of your surroundings. If you don’t have a camera with you, pretend you are a camera and blink your eye at the significant moment. That will teach you to observe. It will help you start to anticipate your subjects’ movements and learn when to press the shutter.